Virus Scanner Software question!!

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Hi,

I wasn't sure where I was supposed to post this but here is my question. I am planning to get virus scanner such as Norton or Macafee. Which is better or the best virus protection software out there? Any reccomendations? Which one has good options and features?, Thanks!!

DIM_4500

System Model: Dell Dimension 4500
Processor: Pentium 4 Processor 2.40GHz 533MHz system bus/ 512K L2 Cache
Motherboard: 845E Chipset
OS: Windows XP Pro (English), Windows XP Pro (Japanese) Dual-Boot
Memory: 640MB DDR266 SDRAM PC2100
Hard Drive 1: WD800JB 80GB UATA/100 7200 rpm 8MB CACHE
Hard Drive 2: WD800JB 80GB UATA/100 7200 rpm 8MB CACHE
Video Card: 128MB DDR NVIDIA GeForce4 Ti4400
USB: 6 port USB 2.0
Floppy Drive: 3.5 in Floppy Drive
DVD Drive: 16x Max DVD-ROM Drive
CD-RW: 28x/10x/40x Max CD-RW Drive
Sound Card: Integrated (soon to upgrade to SB Audigy 2)
Speakers: Boston Acoustics Digital BA735
Modem: 56K PCI Telephony Modem
Ethernet Network Card: 10/100 PCI Fast Ethernet NIC
Monitor: Dell M992 19in Flat CRT Monitor
Keyboard: Dell Quietkey Keyboard
Mouse: Microsoft IntelliMouse Optical Special Edition

ISP: Broadband, Cox@home

vetriguy · Answer

You might want to try the free antivirus available here. I've been using it for nearly two years with absolutely no conflicts, or other problems. (You'll note that these boards are loaded with postings regarding difficulties with Norton, and even moreso, with McAfee.) Richard Visit Glassblowing On Stamps Dimension 4100 Pentium III, 933 MHz 20GB Ultra ATA-100 Hard Drive (7200 RPM) 256MB 133MHz SDRAM Windows XP Home Edition 17' M781s Monitor 32MB NVIDIA TNT2 M64 AGP Graphics Card 48X Max Variable CD-ROM Drive QPS Que! 16x10x40 CD-RW Drive Soundblaster 64V PCI with Dell Jukebox harman/kardon Speakers V.90/56K Telephony Modem for WindowsME-Sound Option Toshiba DOCSIS Cable Modem PCX1100U Linksys EtherFast 10/100 LAN Card QuietKey Keyboard MS Intellimouse Belkin SurgeMaster II Cyber Acoustics CVL-1064 Microphone Epson Perfection 1650 Photo Scanner Xerox Docuprint M750 Inkjet Printer Canon BJ-200 Bubble Jet Printer IBM NetCamera Message Edited on 09/30/02 12:32PM by vetriguy

Dave Lyle · Answer

The Norton AntiVirus that came with your system is a good product.

Annie70 · Answer

I have used both Norton and McAfee. I have used a few others also. I have always liked Norton better. Norton is also one of the higher rated antivirus programs. For some it is what they get used too. I find Norton easy to use and it does a good job. I just bought Norton Antivirus 2003 for my Dimension 4500. I got a good price on it at this site, and version 2002 is even cheaper> http://www.eastoutlet.com/allframes.htm

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Dell Dimension 4100
Windows ME
1000 megahertz Intel Pentium III
BIOS Version 10
128MB 133MHz SDRAM
32MB NVIDIA TNT2 M64 AGP Graphics Card
20 GB ULTRA ATA-100 HARD DRIVE
V.90/56kTelephony Modem
12X DVD Rom
SB Live!
Altec Lansing ACS340-Speakers
100 MB Zip Drive
IE Version 6
Outlook Express Version 6
Zone Alarm Pro Version 3
Cable Modem, NAV 2002

Message Edited on 09/30/02 05:04PM by aps@sun

caddellwr · Answer

If you want the fastest, smallest, and most thorough then choose NOD32. It is not as cheap as Norton or McAfee but you get what you pay for. Get it here: http://www.nod32.com/home/home.htm. I have tried many (with the exception of McAfeee) and NOD32 tops them all in my book.

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Thereal-dbk4297 · Answer

Hi, I like and use Norton.

INTERNET2000 · Answer

I hate Mcafee. I have been with Norton almost forever with virus protection. I loaded mcafee on my computer with no other virus software installed and I ended up formatting my hard drive. I would not recommend mcafee in ever.

DELL DIMENSION 8200

Jake02324 · Answer

We have used Mcafee for about six years on 2 computers and have not had a problem. Updated as necessary and leave other things alone. If not broken do not try to fix it! Solves more problems then you can imagine.

Much Mcafee hating at this site but there are many using it properly!

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